Recommend a $$$ restaurant in Kauai

[Mimi]

H and I have never spent more than $100 on a dinner. With out trip to Kauai coming up, I'm thinking we should have one fancy dinner.

Which restaurant in Kauai would you recommend? And if you had something really yummy at said restaurant, please share.

[Deleted]

Gaylord's, Roy's, Duke's
The old fashion Mai Tai's at Gaylord's were mmmmm

[mrssandro]

Keoki's Paradise in Poipu

[scribellesam]

The Beach House in Poipu was amazing, we ate there for our anniversary last year.

I had the fish special that night, which was some kind of white fish sauteed in macadamia nut butter. Sooo good. Our appetizer was amazing too, it was an ahi sushi roll I think.

[lime]

Another vote for Roy's.

[formerlyak]

The Beach House for sure. We went there for my birthday last year. It was amazing!!

[scsarah]

Keoki's is my favorite restaurant on the island, but I don't know that I'd recommend it for the type of dinner you're looking for.

Depending on where you're staying, I'd recommend Gaylord's if you're on the east side (their desserts are divine), or if you're on the south side, The Beach House or Roy's. I think the Beach House has a better atmosphere than Roy's (BH is on the edge of the island, great sunset views, while Roy's is in a cute shopping village), but that's just me.

For food, you can really never go wrong with their market catch/fish specialty. A lot of times it'll be the freshest thing on the menu, and they really do get good quality stuff on the island.

[wannabe]

Oh no. Don't do Roy's - that's a chain that can be found all over the place! Go with...pretty much any other suggestion.

[MamaMaui24]

Jun 1, 2014 22:31:17 GMT -5 wannabe said:

Oh no. Don't do Roy's - that's a chain that can be found all over the place! Go with...pretty much any other suggestion.

That's what I'm screamin'. You can go to Roy's in Plano, TX!

[dapotato]

roy's is so hawaii that they're everywhurr on the mainland.


seriously, do something unique to kauai if you're splurging! i have nothing against roy's and eat there occasionally, but do something "so kauai" if you can. no suggestions as i've never been, but if there's something like a mama's fish house in quality of food & vibe, do that. 

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unhelpful snob

[makncheez]

The Beach House!!!! I've eaten there a few times, one of the best dinners. Not to mention, the view is fantastic.

[vegas]

Merrimans. Amazing.

[dbsk8dance]

Beach house or Hukilau lanai

[CloudBee]

Tidepools at the Hyatt on Poipu. It's on a koi pond, and they can open the windows/walls. If you make reservations, as for a table overlooking the pond.

Roy's is also wonderful, and I see other people have suggested it.

For less casual places:
- Puka Dog (you have to go here!)
- Living Foods Market (takeout sandwiches/salads)
- Keoki's Paradise (drinks/pub food with a flare)
- Poipu Tropical Burgers

[Deleted]

I wasn't that impressed with Keoki's--the food was alright, but the service was poor. I would consider that your run of the mill restaurant, nothing special.

[wannabe]

Jun 2, 2014 9:00:44 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Are there Roy's on the West Coast? We don't have them on the East. All the tourists went crazy for Roys when I lived on the islands.

If you look at the post up there, it includes a list of states where Roy's has locations. It's alllllll over the country.

[CloudBee]

LOL about Roy's. I had no idea.

But, if you're going to be there a week and there's a location near your hotel, hit it up. (Assuming you don't have one local to you.)

[StJess80]

We loved Tidepools in the Hyatt Kauai when we were there on our honeymoon. It was so freaking gorgeous! Swans floating right up to the edge by our table, tiki torches everywhere. So cool.

[redheadk]

Fancy places we've eaten at on Kauai:

South Shore/Poipu area:

The Beach House. I'd recommend making reservations for AFTER sunset. It is crazy town around sunset time and crowded. It starts to thin out after sunset. Arrive before sunset and get a drink at the bar to watch the sunset then have dinner afterwards.

Merriman's Fish House. No view but good.

Josselins. Near Merrimans. We didn't eat here but I've heard good things.

Tidepools at the Hyatt. Really nice and the Hyatt is lovely to walk around.


East Side:

Hukilau Lanai.


North shore:
Kauai Grill at the St. Regis. STUNNING views.